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NBA Power Rankings: Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks rule the Eastern Conference

By Michael Saenz

Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)
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18. Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have battled injuries this season and somehow have still remained quite competitive in the Eastern Conference. It’s a good sign for the team. If they can get healthy for the second half of the season, there is reason to believe that his team could emerge as the dark horse that some hoped they’d be this year.

This is a team to watch at the moment. If they can hang around in the standings and remain within shouting distance o a top 4 seed in the conference, watch out. We saw some of their potential during the second half of last season before they battled injuries down the stretch.

The Raptors are well-coached and have a fairly deep roster. If they can get some of their key components healthy, they have the chance to play spoiler later this season.